Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Surgical Devices

Take a Seat Tech; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Take a Seat Tech is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Bedford, MA. This on-site role focuses on real-time C/C++ for electromechanical surgical devices, providing architectural leadership while continuing to write production code and debug at the bench.

You will work with electrical and mechanical engineers, integrate drivers, and strengthen verification practices. Prior hands-on leadership in safety-critical environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Twelve or more years of embedded development experience.
• Expert-level C and C++ programming skills.
• Experience with safety-critical or regulated devices is a plus.
• Knowledge of IEC 62304 is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Build real-time embedded software and control logic for electromechanical surgical devices.
• Lead architecture discussions while writing production code.
• Integrate drivers and perform hardware/software debugging at the bench.
• Improve platform reliability and contribute to software verification and documentation.

Skills

Embedded development

C/C++ expertise

Real-time systems

ARM Cortex-M

RTOS

Tools

Microcontrollers

Hardware debugging

Job description

# Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Surgical DevicesAn on-site Bedford, Massachusetts principal embedded role writing real-time C and C++ for electromechanical surgical devices at a MedTech manufacturer, paying $180,000 to $220,000.$180,000 to $220,000 a year Bedford, Massachusetts (On-site)FULL\\_TIMEBrowse open rolesMedTechEngineeringFULL\\_TIME## About the roleStay close to the code, and to the device it controls.A MedTech manufacturer is hiring a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to build software for electromechanical surgical devices. This is hands-on technical leadership: you set architectural direction while still writing production code, integrating drivers and solving hardware and software problems at the bench.At a glanceSalary: $180,000 to $220,000 a yearLocation: Bedford, Massachusetts. On-siteStack: C, C++, ARM Cortex-M, RTOS, embedded debuggingWhat you will doBuild real-time embedded software, communication interfaces and control logic.Improve platform reliability.Work alongside electrical and mechanical engineers and lead technical reviews.Strengthen verification, documentation and software development practice.What you will bringTwelve or more years of embedded development.Expert C and C++, with deep knowledge of microcontrollers, RTOS environments and hardware-level debugging.Safety-critical or regulated product experience is particularly relevant.Knowledge of medical device software quality requirements, including IEC 62304, is valuable.Why this rolePrincipal-level influence without leaving engineering, from early architecture and hardware integration through verification and product support.How to applyApply with your resume and a summary of the embedded systems you have delivered.## Apply in under two minutesApply with your LinkedIn profile or upload a CV. An email address is required; everything else is optional. Every application is read by us, not a filter.## Questions candidates ask about this roleWhat does this principal embedded role pay?: $180,000 to $220,000 a year.Do I need medical device experience?: Safety-critical or regulated product experience is particularly relevant, and IEC 62304 knowledge is valuable. Twelve or more years of embedded C and C++ is the core requirement.Is this a management role?: No. It is hands-on technical leadership: setting architecture while still writing production code and debugging at the bench.